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Senior Director of University Events

Position Number: 6421793
Location: New York, NY
Position Type: Conference and Events Administration

Senior Director of University Events

Fordham University

About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Department: Development - University Events

Campus/Location:

Position Summary
Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development and University Events, the Senior Director of University Events strategically evaluates, leads, manages, and participates in the development and implementation of fundraising, donor, signature, high-profile, Presidential, and Trustee events for the University. This position leads an event planning team and communicates with senior leadership, University Trustees, President's Council members, donors, alumni, students, parents, and guests to foster positive Fordham experiences. This position requires evening and weekend hours. This position is located at Fordham's Lincoln Center campus, with required time at the Rose Hill campus.

Essential Functions
Partners closely with the AVP to foster a collaborative and transparent team philosophy, ensuring excellence in service for all University stakeholders and provides high-level partnership for major fundraising and high-profile events.

Strategically evaluates existing event procedures, researches new tools, and recommends modifications to continuously enhance event experiences and outcomes.

Consults with the AVP Events to strategically lead events, assign event leads and co-leads among other team members.

Develops concepts, themes, formats, procedures, and detailed timelines for major events (e.g., meetings, conferences, formal dinners, fundraising benefits, Commencement), ensuring flawless execution.

Manages critical events and projects for the President's and University Secretary's Offices, including Commencement, Convocation, and Board of Trustees dinners.

Oversees the development, writing, editing, and scheduling of all event-related written materials, such as invitations, programs, briefings, acknowledgments, and reporting.

Books, negotiates with, and manages venues, consultants, and vendors to secure favorable rates and ensure seamless execution both prior to and during events.

Manages event budget expenditures and provides comprehensive financial reporting to internal departments.

Oversees all post-event activities, including debrief meetings, constituent recognition, financial reconciliation, and essential data transfer of attendees, budget, and revenue.This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree.

Minimum of 8 years of experience in event planning and management, with a track record of successful events.

Minimum of 6 years of supervisory experience.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and events-related software (e.g. check-in and seating apps)

Demonstrated ability to learn the use of new and events-related registration/seating/etc. software is required

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented with a focus on high quality and client satisfaction

Excellent organizational, team, and project management skills

Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing circumstances
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree.

Familiarity with development databases.

Experience with project management software.
Special Instructions

To apply, please visit: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/9724

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories